Service panel swap-out
We disconnect the old panel, pull a new meter base if needed, and install a 200-amp main breaker panel. We label every circuit and test each branch before we close the cover.
Service area
JM & Sons Electrical Services in Arlington
Arlington is just north of us, and we are there regularly for service calls and larger projects. Common jobs include troubleshooting old wiring in older homes and installing new circuits for renovated kitchens and basements.
4.9 stars on Google
From 108 Google reviews.
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Covering Alexandria, VA and the surrounding area.
Free estimates
Tell us what needs doing and we will come out and take a look.
Local service
Proudly serving Arlington
Arlington’s housing mix is heavy on pre-war colonials, 1960s garden apartments, and post-2000 townhouse developments. The clay soil shifts with moisture, which can pull underground service conduits out of alignment, and the dense tree canopy drops limbs that sometimes take down overhead feeds. Many homes have been added onto over the decades, creating a patchwork of wiring vintages that makes tracing circuits a deliberate process.
We drive up from Alexandria with a truck stocked for old and new construction: fish tapes, glow rods, and a full set of breakers from 15 to 60 amps. We pull into the driveway, lay down floor protection, and set up a staging area in the garage or a spare room. Because Arlington is only minutes from our base, we can make multiple trips for parts without stretching the timeline, and we always leave the job site as clean as we found it.
JM & Sons Electrical Services works across Alexandria, VA and the surrounding area, so a crew is never far from Arlington. Call (703) 725-8508 or request a free estimate and we’ll come out and take a look.
Local demand
What Arlington homeowners call us for
Old wiring replacement
Arlington’s older homes still carry cloth-insulated wiring and ungrounded outlets. We replace entire runs with modern NM cable, adding ground wires and AFCI breakers at the panel.
Kitchen circuit upgrades
Renovated kitchens in Arlington often share a single 15-amp circuit with the dining room. We run dedicated 20-amp circuits for the fridge, microwave, and countertop outlets to meet current load demands.
Ceiling fan installation
Bedrooms and porches in Arlington’s humid summers need ceiling fans. We mount fan-rated boxes to joists, run a new switch leg, and balance the blades so they run quiet at any speed.
Outlet and switch repair
Loose outlets and dimming lights are common in Arlington homes with backstabbed connections. We replace receptacles and switches with side-wired devices and tighten all connections in the junction box.
Typical projects
The kind of work we take on in Arlington
Basement finish wiring
We run new circuits from the panel to the basement, install outlets every six feet along the walls, and add separate circuits for the bathroom, wet bar, and home theatre equipment.
Exterior outlet installation
We drill through the rim joist, run UF cable to a weatherproof box, and install a GFCI outlet with a flip cover. We seal the penetration with silicone and test the ground fault before we finish.
What we do here
Every service, available in Arlington
Where we work
Across Arlington
North Arlington
Tree-lined streets with 1930s colonials and brick Cape Cods. We replace old service panels in basements and run new circuits for finished attics, often fishing wire through plaster-and-lath walls.
South Arlington
Post-war ramblers and 1970s townhouses with crawlspaces. We add subpanels for basement finishes and run underground feeder cable to detached garages and sheds.
Ballston / Virginia Square
High-rise condos and mixed-use buildings with concrete decks. We coordinate with building management for access, run EMT conduit in drop ceilings, and tie new circuits into existing subpanels.
Before work starts
Permits & local rules in Arlington
Arlington County permits
Arlington County requires electrical permits for new circuits, panel upgrades, and any work that adds load. Your contractor pulls the permit and arranges the inspections. You verify that the permit is posted before work starts.
Condominium association rules
Condo and co-op buildings in Arlington may have their own electrical specifications and require a certificate of insurance before any work begins. Your contractor checks with the building manager before drilling into common elements.
Questions
Arlington questions, answered
Reviews
What Alexandria homeowners say
4.9 average from 108 Google reviews
“Julio helped with last-minute commercial electrical work during a company move. Very professional, responsive, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Fair pricing and excellent service. I highly recommend JM & Sons Electrical Services.”
Kristen McCarthy
Google Review
“After a week of trying to figure out why my dryer wasn't working, I finally learned it was a bad circuit breaker, and I needed it fixed last-minute. I called JM & Sons, and the owner, Julio, came out ASAP. He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and respectful. He fixed the issue quickly and explained everything as he worked.”
Anna W
Google Review
“Julio was so responsive! I heard back promptly after submitting a request via the website and he came out to the house a couple days later to review our project. After reviewing the project, Julio said he could get the lights and have his colleague David come back that afternoon to install. It was great to get the project done in one day and we are VERY happy with the results!”
Lisa B
Google Review
“The technician arrived on time. David did an excellent job. The before and after pictures are a testament to how well the job was completed. Thank you Julio and the JM Electric team for making this an awesome experience.”
Kent Semidey
Google Review
“We used JM & Sons for some upgrades we needed to do on our house and were not disappointed! They did a great job in a timely manner. Will definitely keep them in mind for future projects when we need them.”
Jennifer Yu
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Get in touch for your free estimate
Call us or fill out the form and we will get back to you quickly. We serve Alexandria and the surrounding area.